Strictly's Kym Marsh has broken her social media silence since it was announced that she would not take part in tonight's competition.
Earlier this week it was announced that the actress would not be competing on Saturday alongside her dancing partner Graziano Di Prima but would return to the competition next week, providing that all was well.
Strictly confirmed that the former Coronation Street star had tested positive for Covid-19 and would therefore not dance in week 10 of the competition. A spokesperson for the BBC show said that "all being well, they will return the following week."
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Graziano took to Instagram earlier this week to assure fans that the couple would be back. Sharing a picture of the pair at Blackpool Tower Ballroom to his Instagram story, Graziano wrote "We will be back, stronger than before" followed by a red heart emoji.
And while Kym is yet to address fans directly about her absence, the 46-year-old took to Instagram ahead of tonight's show to wish her daughter Emilie a happy birthday. In the post she thanked her daughter for making Graziano welcome in her home and her life.
Sharing a number of photos of her and Emilie, Kym wrote: "25 years!!!!! 25 years since you made our worlds a brighter place to be!
"You are and always have been our sunshine! You always loved every second of life! Like a little whirlwind of fun sweeping through every room you walked into. You still are.
"You draw people to you, you make people smile, you make people angry too hahah but you are one of the funniest and kindest people I know! You have such a good heart Emilie.
"You would absolutely turn yourself inside out to help others and I know that only too well of late especially.
"I won't ever forget the love and constant support you have given to me, particularly these last few months, whether that's helping take care of Polly while I work, calling into rehearsals late at night with treats to cheer me up cos you know I'm tired, or cooking endless meals for me and @grazianodiprima and making him welcome in your home and your life.
"You are a wonderful mummy, those babies are so so lucky to have you to guide them through their lives. You're a fantastic sister, always there for David and Polly whenever they may need you.
"An amazing friend, and this I know first hand because you are my BEST friend, the laughs and the tears we have shared are ones I will carry with me always.
"There are so many wonderful things can say about you, but I would be here all night, so I will end with this....Emilie I am so very proud to call you my daughter. You are one hell of a woman!!
"So here's to you baby girl! Happy birthday. Love you so much always and forever XXX"
Strictly Come Dancing is on BBC One at 7.15pm tonight.
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